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Ron Rivera didn't straight up deny interest in Antonio Brown, but he basically did The last question of Ron Rivera's Wednesday Zoom press conference was about whether he and the Redskins would consider signing Antonio Brown this offseason. Trending Now. 1:13 · DMV athletes join fight against police brutality · 0:27 · Ron Rivera and ...
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NFL activism: After Roger Goodell's apology, what's next in movement? In NFL.com's Press Coverage series, columnists Judy Battista, Jeffri Chadiha, Michael Silver and Jim Trotter engage in a back-and-forth discussion on a timely topic, issue or theme. In this edition, JEFFRI CHADIHA leads off a discussion on the NFL's role ...
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Guentzel hoping to play for Penguins in Stanley Cup Qualifiers Jake Guentzel hopes to play for the Pittsburgh Penguins agianst the Montreal Canadiens in the Stanley Cup Qualifiers. The 25-year-old forward said Wednesday that he started skating a few weeks ago and participated in voluntary limited workouts at UPMC ...
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Will James Harden Face Increased Double Teams in the 2020 Playoffs? Despite leading the NBA in scoring for the third consecutive year, it's been a bit of an uneven 2019-20 for James Harden. And his season can be broken into three distinct periods. Harden sprinted out of the gate in his eighth year with the Rockets, needing ...
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The Message Kevin Stefanski is Sending To Players: "Get In The Arena, We're All About Action" Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski has done a lot of speaking to the locker room and opening that dialogue with his players. "My big message to our guys is to get in the arena," Stefanski said on a conference call with local media Wednesday.
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Reports: Clemson football team to lead on-campus protest on Saturday The Clemson football team will reportedly lead an on-campus protest against systemic racism on Saturday. According to the Greenville News, the event will take place at 6 p.m. at Bowman Field on Saturday and is expected attract "at least" 2,000 people.
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Bruce Arians considers keeping 3rd QB away from facility in case Tom Brady, backup are quarantined There are a plethora of things to think about for sports leagues returning to action during the COVID-19 crisis. The obvious: where, when, how, tests? The maybe not so obvious for NFL coaches: should I self-quarantine a quarterback? Tampa Bay Buccaneers ...
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Richard Sherman calls out Jerry Jones for silence on racism, protests A number of key NFL figures have spoken out against systemic racism and police brutality in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis police custody. Roger Goodell admitted he was wrong in not standing with the players who peacefully protested by ...
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Track, cross country back at Brown after outcry about lost opportunities PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Brown University has reinstated its men's varsity track and cross country programs, with the school president saying dropping the teams to club status would have had a negative effect on efforts to build and maintain diversity on campus, ...
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Erik Compton unafraid of playing through a pandemic: 'I've been at risk my whole life' PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – In a sign of these socially distanced times, we're in the same city, at the same tournament, speaking not in person but over the phone. "I think this uncertainty actually plays into my favor," Erik Compton said the other day from his ...
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Paul Zeise mailbag: Will the NFL keep players in the locker room for the anthem? Welcome to Paul Zeise's weekly mailbag, where the Post-Gazette columnist and 93.7 The Fan radio host answers your questions about sports, life and everything in between. You can also chat about all sports with Paul at noon Thursdays. If you want to ask a ...
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Teammates, Kraft, Belichick show their respect Devin McCourty during Boston Uncornered event It was a rare moment on Tuesday night for Devin McCourty. The Patriots captain is known around New England just as much for his time spent bettering his community as his minutes logged in a game, but McCourty doesn't throw himself into the community for ...
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Brooks Koepka may not play in Ryder Cup without fans FORT WORTH, Texas -- If the Ryder Cup does not have fans when it is scheduled to be played in September, Brooks Koepka said it is possible he would not participate. "The fans make that event," Brooks Koepka said Wednesday as he prepared for this ...
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Lions' Kerryon Johnson on D'Andre Swift pick: I wasn't tripping at all. He's lightning in a bottle. ALLEN PARK -- Kerryon Johnson sure doesn't sound concerned about the Detroit Lions spending a second-round pick on a running back. In fact, he had nothing but praise for the addition of D'Andre Swift and went into the draft fully expecting Detroit to add ...
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Raiders' Lynn Bowden at Residence Searched by DEA US Marshalls and the DEA searched a home in the 200 block of Superior street in Youngston, Ohio. It is the home of a family member of the Las Vegas Raiders' third-round draft pick (80th overall) from this past NFL Draft, Lynn Bowden. According to reports ...
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The Latest: Premier League says 1 positive among 1213 tests The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world: ---. The English Premier League says one person has tested positive for the new coronavirus after testing on 1,213 players and staffers across the 20 clubs. The person who ...
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The New York Jets need a pass rusher. Jadeveon Clowney is available but may not be a fit Jadeveon Clowney remains the biggest prize of the free agent market. And with the New York Jets still looking for a pass rusher and with the requisite cap space, it would seem that Clowney could be a good fit. Or, maybe not. Let's get the details out of the way ...
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John Tortorella reverses hardline stance on kneeling Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella once threatened to bench any player that protested during the national anthem. But as he's watched protests on racial injustice grow around the globe, he said his stance has changed. Tortorella told The Athletic ...
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George Floyd protests: 2 Giants join Browns' Odell Beckham, 3 Jets on letter demanding police accountability NFL players, including a few of note on the Giants, have spoken out in recent days and weeks about police brutality and systemic racism. That won't be stopping any time soon. Giants running back Saquon Barkley and wide receiver Sterling Shepard did it in a ...
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These are the schools reporting coronavirus cases within their athletic programs (CNN) The list of athletics programs in universities across the US reporting coronavirus cases is growing. From Auburn University to the University of Central Florida, dozens of athletes have tested positive after returning to campus in recent weeks, prompting ...
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Open Up To Learn Lessons: How You Can Help When The Times Are Turbulent Most of my Sunday mornings consist of family, faith and reflection—there's occasionally a morning car ride to pick up brunch for my wife and kids. But, this time, when I pulled back into the driveway and parked the car at my own home, I couldn't leave the ...
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'The boys are back!' as Bruins' Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron practice together A number of Bruins players finally took the ice on Wednesday morning at Warrior Ice Arena after the NHL, at the beginning of this week, officially moved into Phase 2 of Return to Play. Phase 2 allows small groups of six or fewer players to skate on the ice at ...
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Report: Leaders Emerge for Transferring Florida Gators PG Andrew Nembhard Three schools have emerged as leaders for the services of Florida Gators point guard Andrew Nembhard, who entered the NCAA transfer portal after withdrawing from the 2020 NBA Draft on May 30th. Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports that Duke, Gonzaga, ...
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Indians' Delino Deshields Jr.: Yankees fans called me N-word during game Cleveland Indians center fielder Delino Deshields Jr. said that he regretted not joining former Oakland A's catcher Bruce Maxwell when Maxwell kneeled for the national anthem in 2017, after President Donald Trump called kneeling NFL players "sons of ...
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UFC's Sean O'Malley: Cody Garbrandt Fight Will '100% Happen' After KO Wins Undefeated UFC bantamweight contender Sean O'Malley fully expects to face off with fellow knockout artist Cody Garbrandt in the coming years. Both fighters scored KO victories at UFC 250 on Saturday night. O'Malley knocked out Eddie Wineland in the first ...
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Report: Manfred close to 'nuclear' option, shortened season MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is close to using his "nuclear option" to end the acrimonious negotiations between players and owners, USA Today reported. Manfred wields the option of shortening the 2020 season without good faith negotiations with the ...
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Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder on the Rudy Gobert-Donovan Mitchell relationship: 'We're in good shape' Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder made an appearance on ESPN's "First Take" program Wednesday morning, ostensibly to talk about his inclusion on the coaches association's social justice committee. First, though, the show's panelists had a more pressing ...
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Mesabi Range College RB Taquarius Wair to Receive Jimmy V Award at 2020 ESPYs Mesabi Range College running back Taquarius Wair will be the recipient of the 2020 Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the ESPYs, ESPN announced Wednesday. "It is an honor to receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance and humbling to be on a list ...
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How Sammy Sosa came out of nowhere to jump into 1998 home run race Sammy Sosa had quite a month in June 1998. And hardly anybody saw it coming. Except maybe Sammy. Latest Cubs Talk. Jason Heyward's Gold Coast condo for sale, comes with sweet perks · MLB-MLBPA negotiations for 2020 'goes back to the owners' ...
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LaLiga is back: The best Opta Facts as the Spanish top flight returns LaLiga returns this week as Barcelona and Real Madrid resume their title tussle. But it is not just at the top end of the table where scores must be settled, with top-flight survival and European spots up for grabs. With Spanish football back on the agenda after a ...
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Coca-Cola ends MLB sponsorship after 3 seasons ATLANTA (AP) — The Coca-Cola Co. has ended its sponsorship of Major League Baseball after three seasons. "Following a review of all Coca-Cola North America marketing assets at the conclusion of 2019, we made the decision to end our national ...
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Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua agree on financial terms for two-fight deal in 2021 WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said on Twitter on Wednesday that his management team has agreed on financial terms for a two-fight deal beginning in 2021 for a unification bout with IBF-WBA-WBO champion Anthony Joshua. Fury still needs to ...
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The Boys Are (Sort of) Back in Town: Patrick Kane Among Blackhawks Returning to Workouts Wednesday With the NHL entering Phase Two of the league's restart plan, several Chicago Blackhawks players attended a voluntary workout today at Fifth Third Arena, marking the first time in nearly three months that the team has conducted a workout in Chicago.
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The Salt: We've never seen soccer like this MLS is Back (written with a capital 'B', given it's the lackluster name of the tournament and not a statement, even though it is a statement), and it's going to be weird. The tournament starts on July 8 and continues through August 11, with some teams exiting by ...
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Former NFL DB: Jarrett Stidham won't make Patriots 'better' For the first time since 2000, the New England Patriots do not have Tom Brady on their roster. A new quarterback will line up under center this season for Bill Belichick, and that man is tentatively former Baylor and Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham.
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Rahm relishing McIlroy and Koepka group: Hard to say who is the best now! Jon Rahm is relishing the chance to play alongside Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka in a star-studded group at the Charles Schwab Challenge. The PGA Tour returns without spectators this week and the top three players in the world will play together across ...
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OU athletics: Joe Castiglione encourages mandatory day off for athletes, staff to vote in 2020 presidential election Oklahoma Athletic Director Joe Castiglione was asked Wednesday afternoon in a Zoom conference about the possibility of having student athletes taking a mandatory day off Nov. 3 for the 2020 presidential election. "I would expand that to include staff," ...
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Ohio State's webinar series to feature Buckeye basketball legend Katie Smith COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) — The Ohio State University's Sports and Society Initiative will host a webinar with WNBA assistant coach Katie Smith on Thursday to discuss the status of women's sports amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Smith, who has an ...
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LSU and college baseball programs receive roster relief from NCAA LSU and baseball programs across the country have received roster relief next season, alleviating concerns with a surplus of players expected to arrive in college baseball. The NCAA lifted 35-man roster limitations Wednesday, letting teams carry an unlimited ...
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Milwaukee Bucks: Midrange freedom unlocks the best of Khris Middleton As the Milwaukee Bucks have kicked on this season, Khris Middleton's increased midrange freedom has unlocked the best version of his game. At this point, Milwaukee Bucks fans are more than familiar with the basic evolution of Khris Middleton's relationship ...
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Complaint: Milwaukee man charged with breaking in, causing $40K in damage at Miller Park MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee man broke into Miller Park and caused $40,000 worth of damage while driving a tractor across the field at Miller Park. According to a criminal complaint, officers with the Milwaukee Police Department were dispatched to Miller ...
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Washington Capitals Transition to Phase 2 of Return to Play Plan The Washington Capitals announced today that they have transitioned to Phase 2 of the Return to Play Plan effective Thursday, June 11. MedStar Capitals Iceplex will remain closed to the public and general staff of the Capitals until local guidelines from the ...
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Kevin Durant's torn Achilles was a turning point in the NBA that still has ripple effects today Kevin Durant tore his Achilles exactly one year ago, and the ripple effects of that colossal injury can still be seen in the NBA today. Durant made his highly anticipated return to the floor from a calf injury in Game 5 of the Finals on June 11, 2019. He played just ...
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Russell Westbrook to produce Black Wall Street documentary TULSA, Okla. - Yet another NBA All-Star is producing a documentary about Tulsa's former Black Wall Street district, but this time it's someone closer to home. #terrorintulsa #blackwallstreet pic.twitter.com/BcJCzJHS0N. — Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) ...
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"Made Me Who I Am": Boston Celtics Legend Expresses Love and Admiration for Kobe Bryant The Lakers-Celtics rivalry renewed when Kobe Bryant and Paul Pierce came to the forefront. The age-old competitive franchises made their captains one of the biggest rivals of the '00s. Only after the Black Mamba's death did Pierce open up his feelings for ...
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Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons sends NBA fans into meltdown with ripped Instagram photo Australian NBA star Ben Simmons has sent tongues wagging by showing off his insane post-pandemic gym body, with the Philadelphia champ being labelled "bigger than LeBron". The basketball export shared the ripped snap with his five million Instagram ...
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